Headphones have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. They differ greatly in terms of design, sound quality and price. With such a wide range available, how do you choose the right ones?

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When choosing headphones, first consider how you will use them

Headphones for PC or laptops

For gaming, office work, or as a versatile PC headset, we recommend over-ear headphones. They are comfortable even during extended listening sessions, and compared with similarly expensive in-ear headphones, they offer superior sound quality. For gaming or Internet video conversations, choose a headset with a microphone.

Headphones for life on the go

When travelling on the bus, train, or plane, earbuds and in-ear headphones are the most convenient, as are headphones with a folding design. In short, go for something lightweight and compact.

Sports headphones

In-ear headphones, such as ear buds, are ideal sports headphones as they fit snugly in your ears, block out ambient noise, and are more comfortable during hot and sweaty workouts than over-ear headphones.

TV Headphones

TV headhpones can be connected by a 3.5mm jack or wirelessly. When choosing TV headphones with wires, we recommend a cable length of at least one metre longer than the distance between the TV and the viewing point.

Earbuds

In-ear

On-ear

Over-ear

What else should I look for when choosing headphones?

Connections

Wireless headsets (Bluetooth, radio frequency) - with no wires, they provide greater freedom of movement (Bluetooth headsets have a range of approx. 10 metres from the playback device; radio frequency up to 100 metres). Wireless headphones have built-in batteries and must be recharged.

Clearly defines the headphone design. Earbuds and canalbuds are suitable for sport or travel, while full-size headphones are suitable for comfortable home listening or as a PC accessory.

Construction

Closed (677)

Open (83)

Semi-closed (36)

Construction is one of the main criteria in the selection. Closed headphones isolate you from the noise around you and also keep others from hearing your music, while the open design allows more natural sound reproduction, but at the expense of sound passing through the cups.

Microphone

With microphone (769)

Without microphone (174)

Microphone construction

Foldable (140)

Retractable (22)

removable (40)

cable (250)

Integrated into construction (220)

Directional characteristics

Omni-directional scanning (316)

Directional sensing (93)

Microphone directionality describes the microphone's sensitivity to sound from various directions.

Impedance

32 Ohm (23)

2,200 Ohm (16)

16 Ohm (7)

2 Ohm (4)

47 Ohm (2)

2,000 Ohm (2)

2.2 Ohm (1)

19 Ohm (1)

24 Ohm (1)

30 Ohm (1)

39 Ohm (1)

60 Ohm (1)

200 Ohm (1)

3,300 Ohm (1)

An electrical parameter expressing resistance circuits in microphones. It is measured in ohms and its value is important for an optimal microphone-to-amplifier connection.

connection type

3.5 mm Jack (560)

Lightning (6)

Bluetooth (366)

Radiofrekvenční (16)

NFC (52)

USB Type-A (63)

USB Type-C (USB-C) (5)

6.3 mm Jack (33)

Bluetooth with dongle (8)

3.5mm jack connector (in case of PC headphones, a pair of 3.5mm jack connectors or USB connector) is definitely the most widespread connector type. Wireless headsets, using Bluetooth or radio channels for connection, are also increasing in popularity.

Cable length

0 m

6 m

Shorter cables are ideal for portable earphones as they are harder to tangle. Headphones for home use (eg. TV headphones), on the other hand, can provide more comfort with longer cables.

Cable routing

Unilateral (in one shell) (358)

Bilateral (in both shells) (346)

There are single-side and double-side headphone cables – single-side headphones have the advantage of a single cable connected to a headset, effectively preventing the wire from getting tangled.

Frequency from

3 Hz

10,000 Hz

Frequency is one of the most important parameters when choosing headphones. Generally, the higher frequency range of headphones, the better sound quality. The lower limit of the frequency range deals with bass reproduction. Frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz).

Frequency to

22 Hz

120,000 Hz

Frequency is one of the most important parameters when choosing headphones. Generally, the higher frequency range of headphones, the better sound quality. The upper limit of the frequency range deals with treble reproduction. Frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz).

Functions and features

A detachable cable (161)

Support for Apple devices (161)

folding design (140)

Support for Android devices (134)

Headphone earcups (83)

Noise reduction (73)

Active noise control - ANC (72)

Support for AAC / APTX (66)

Replaceable earcups (48)

Surround sound (7.1) (47)

RGB-Backlight (19)

Protection level

IP4x (6)

Protection against foreign bodies Ø 1mm and larger and wire contact.

IP5x (4)

Dust and foreign body protection.

IP6x (3)

Dust-proof and protected against all foreign bodies.

IPx0 (7)

Unprotected.

IPx4 (29)

Protection against splashing water.

IPx5 (10)

Protection against splashing water.

IPx7 (7)

Brief water immersion protection.

IPx8 (3)

Permanent water immersion protection.

N/A (7)

IP68 (1)

Sensitivity

-38 dB/mW

122 dB/mW

Sensitivity is measured in decibels per milliwatt, or dB/mW, and describes the sound pressure level. Generally, the higher the sensitivity, the better the headphones are for sound reproduction. A higher value also indicates higher volume.

Headphones

Selecting the right headphone is not always easy. First it is important to know what you will need the headphones for. For home listening, comfortable and rugged headphones are perfect. Lighter models are suitable for listening to music on the way to school or work, or for sports activities. Wireless headphones give you absolute freedom of movement, whereas headphones with microphones allow you to communicate with others when gaming or chatting online.

What should you pay attention to when selecting headphones? Focus on models that have the widest frequency range (the human ear can hear sounds within the range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz). Another important parameter is the level of distortion; it is expressed as a percentage and should be as low as possible. Headphone jacks are the standard for connecting headphones to the signal source; they come in 6.3 mm, 3.5 and 2.5 mm sizes.

Tip: did you know that headphones can reproduce surround sound and replace a subwoofer? So you can enjoy great movies and games without disturbing your neighbours or loved ones.

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